Publications

At PaTTAN, our goal is to provide educators with a breadth of publications that are grounded in proven best practices and a deep research base, reflecting a commitment to school improvement. PaTTAN offers publications on a variety of topics, all focused on improving educational results for students with and without disabilities.

Whether you are just starting out in the field of education, or you want to improve upon the work you and your team are already doing, let PaTTAN support you with the expertise of our educational consultants. Pennsylvania educators, school administrators, and families can view, download, and order PaTTAN publications mailed to their school or home.

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June 17, 2026

APR: Is a Career as a Certified School Nurse Right for You?

The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of a Certified School Nurse, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.

April 17, 2026

Secondary Transition: Entitlement vs. Eligibility

This fact sheet provides an explanation of the difference between entitlement for services and eligibility for services. Available in a convenient bundle. Also available in Spanish.

April 17, 2026

Secondary Transition: Financial Fundamentals

This fact sheet provides discussion starters to help youth/young adults with disabilities and their families prepare for their financial future. Available in a convenient bundle. Also available in Spanish.

April 17, 2026

Secondary Transition: Job Skills

Learning and practicing job skills while still in school helps youth with disabilities be more successful at finding and maintaining employment. This fact sheet provides information on job skills for students with disabilities and is available in a convenient bundle. Also available in Spanish.

April 17, 2026

Secondary Transition: Post-Secondary Education Expectations

This fact sheet provides information to assist parents in advising their child about what to expect of a post-secondary educational experience. Available in a convenient bundle. Also available in Spanish.

April 10, 2026

BSE/OVR - Benefits Counseling Toolkit for Educators and Families

This publication provides information about benefits counseling, which is a free service offered through SSA’s Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program to explain how working may affect federal and state benefits. Available in a publication bundle.

April 6, 2026

Maintain Your Main Character Energy: The ABCs of Well‑Being

Keep the vibes right in the halls, in the classroom, and everywhere in between. This self-assessment — the ABCs of Well‑Being — will help students reflect honestly about three things that matter every day: Agency (their voice and choices), Belonging (feeling accepted for who they are), and Connectedness (having people and activities that support them).

July 9, 2025

APR: Career Exploration Series Bundle

The APR: Career Exploration Publication Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.

This bundle includes factsheets that explore the roles of an Accessible Media Producer (AMP), Adapted Physical Education (APE) Teacher, Assistive Technology (AT) and Behavior Specialists, Educational Audiologist and Interpreter, Job Coach, Occupational (OTP) and Physical (PTP) Therapy Practitioners, O&M Specialist, Paraprofessional, School Social Worker and Psychologist, Special Education Teacher, Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Teacher of the Deaf (ToD), and Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) and Low Incidence Disabilities.

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June 30, 2025

Secondary Transition: Customized Employment (Spanish)

This fact sheet provides information on customized employment, a process designed to support individuals with disabilities to find employment by utilizing an individualized approach to employment planning and job development. Also available in English.

May 26, 2025

Secondary Transition: Customized Employment

This fact sheet provides information on customized employment, a process designed to support individuals with disabilities to find employment by utilizing an individualized approach to employment planning and job development. Available in a convenient bundle. Also available in Spanish.

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PaTTAN Publications
Email: publications@pattan.net
Phone: 800-441-3215

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